Ram temple trust overhauls leadership after donation theft allegations
Allegations of embezzlement of temple donations raise concerns about financial mismanagement and potential abuse of trust.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the organization managing the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, has undergone a leadership overhaul following allegations of donation theft. The trust accepted the resignations of general secretary Champat Rai and another official, Anil Mishra, after police registered a case of alleged embezzlement against eight individuals. Krishna Mohan, a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), was named interim general secretary. The trust has received over 5.82 billion rupees in donations since 2024 and spent 3.19 billion rupees on temple upkeep, but the extent of the alleged theft remains unclear. The trust is seeking to restore public trust following accusations that money and valuables were mishandled.
17 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh accuses Prime Minister Modi of betraying faith by failing to address the alleged theft from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
19 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge demanded an independent investigation into the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's financial affairs following allegations of theft.
— Indian Express
Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate an independent investigation into the Ram temple trust's finances.
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